This blog was started as a way of keeping myself motivated to keep working out, and the blog has been successful in that aspect. I started running in 2007, and it really has transformed my life. I have discovered so many inspiring individuals through the "blog world" and many delicious recipes. I use this blog to keep track of my training and write about the fun things in life. Keep checking back to read about my training for my first marathon, in February 2011.

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Saturday, April 3, 2010

Visiting family...

Friday morning Caitlin and I ran only ran two miles (at 6 am). It was early, and I did not sleep well. The run was nice though.

Mile 1: 11:46Mile 2: 11:31

After, we met her visiting parents for breakfast. They were very sweet and bought us both breakfast.

I left work early on Friday, and Chris and I headed to Sarasota to visit his family for Easter weekend. We had delicious homemade lasagna for dinner and "the pie" for dessert. This delicious custard and fruit pie comes from Publix, and Chris's mom knows how much I love it so she usually picks one up before we come to visit.

Doesn't that look yummy?! I passed out pretty early, which meant I woke up very early. I plotted a 5 mile run using runstoppable.com. This was my first run with the ipod since the ringing in my ear started. Oh by the way, it seems to be much better! The ringing is still there, but the frequency is much less. I did notice that it was worse after running, but seems to be much better now. Back to my run... I set up with my goal to finish 5 miles. I was more concerned with going the distance than what my pace was. I ended up with a much better pace than anticipated. The run started out nice and cool, but my path for the last mile resulted in little wind and I was pretty hot. Oh, and I saw my first wild Roseate spoonbill today! It was all pink and cute.

I didn't have a camera to take a picture, so I borrowed one from Google. I also ran through the Amish part of town which was really cool.

Mile 1: 10:12
Mile 2: 10:17
Mile 3: 10:15
Mile 4: 10:10
Mile 5: 9:34

Today Chris's mom took us to the Tervis Tumbler Factory Store! We each picked out a 24 oz cup and lid. I loooove it! They really are fantastic! You can fill them with hot or cold liquid, and they have a lifetime warranty.
Later, Chris and I decided it was time for the kitties to have a bath. We only managed to bathe Zack today. I have the scratches to prove it... (he was frightened by Chris's parents' dogs). We will bath Ashe and Kirby tomorrow.
(Yes, I really am that "white"... I have given-up tanning. I really did not go often, only before a vacation, but I came to the conclusion that it was just not smart. I will embrace my paleness and hope to still look young when I am much older.) Then we headed out to have dinner with my aunt. She lives on the other coast of Florida, but was over here for work. We went to a great mexican restaurant. Here is a picture of me and my super awesome Aunt Nora!
Tomorrow I plan to do some school work and relax. We will have Easter dinner before heading back home. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Here is a great quote I found this week: "Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use." ~Earl Nightingale

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About Me

I am an adventure-seeking girl that wishes she could fly. I am a runner and future triathlete who also loves Pilates, yoga, spinning and learning to cook. I am a graduate student going for my PhD in Chemistry with an emphasis on Forensic Science. I want to learn how to be a better and healthier cook, photography, and painting. I am Jes.

2011 Challenge

I am determined to run at least 3 days a week, and do an upper body and ab work-out at least 1 day a week for as many of the 52 weeks in this year as possible. I have no distance, pace, or time limitations. I am starting the first week on the first Sunday of the year (January 2nd).

Week: 32 of 52 (started Sunday, August 7)

Number of weeks where I met the weekly goal: 25

Number of weeks where I have not met the weekly goal: 3

(Reasons I did not run for specified weeks: (1) injury, (2) was feeling sick and wanted to recover before our trip to Italy! (3) Italy trip! Tons of walking, but did not have three dedicated runs for the week.

"Running is the classical road to self-consciousness, self-awareness and self-reliance. Independence is the outstanding characteristic of the runner. He learns the harsh reality of his physical and mental liminitations when he runs. He learns that personal commitment, sacrifice and determination are his only means to betterment. Runners only get promoted through self-conquest." ~Noel Carroll, Irish track trailblazer